Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Honey (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken and Marinade
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4 boneless chicken thighs
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 tablespoon hot sauce
→ Breading
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Assembly
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4 sandwich buns
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 cup pickles, sliced
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Remove the chicken thighs from the buttermilk mixture and coat them in the seasoned flour, pressing lightly to ensure an even coating.
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Place the chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is crispy and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
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While the chicken bakes, melt the butter and stir in the honey.
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Once the chicken is done, brush each thigh with the honey butter mixture.
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Place a crispy chicken thigh on each sandwich bun and top with sliced pickles.
# Additional Notes:
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For extra crispiness, spray the chicken lightly with oil before baking.